Barren Riverbanks Raise Serious Concerns

Kushalanagara, Oct 27: Shantamallikarjuna Swamiji, the pontiff of Arameri Kalancheri Matha, has expressed concern over the degradation of riverbanks—the cradles of civilization and culture—which are becoming barren due to pollution from waste.

He made these remarks while inaugurating the 16th annual 'Kaveri Jagruti Ratha Yatra' (Kaveri Awareness Chariot Procession) at Talakaveri, an initiative dedicated to a clean Kaveri. The event was organized under the aegis of the 'Kaveri River Cleanliness Movement' and the 'Akhila Bharatiya Sanyasi Sangha,' in collaboration with the 'Kaveri River Water Protection Trust,' 'Kaveri River Seva Trust,' and 'Namami Kaveri.'

Expressing alarm over the current state of affairs—where the destruction of nature is pushing even animals and birds to the brink of extinction (metaphorically described as 'suicide')—the Swamiji noted that humans are directly responsible for environmental destruction. He urged that instead of dominating nature, humans should become its humble servants. He emphasized that every individual must awaken their inner conscience and engage in the worship of nature.

He warned that we are heading toward a future where we might hand over a barren, desolate land to the next generation. We have reached a point where we have polluted the very water sources from which we once drank freely (cupping water in our hands), forcing us to now rely on bottled water. He stated that the reason for this lies in the fact that 'civilized' people are behaving in an uncivilized manner.

He noted that the current ecosystem is undergoing disruptions, with a decline in rainfall, which threatens to destabilize people's lives. He urged everyone to take a pledge toward a clean Cauvery and clean towns, and to be mindful of the environment. He suggested that such journeys should not merely be recreational trips, but rather initiatives aimed at fostering public awareness and consciousness.

Expressing his appreciation, the Swamiji commended the 'Clean Cauvery Campaign'—conducted over the past 16 years in collaboration with saints and seers from South India—for its sustained efforts to raise awareness about a clean Cauvery. He also extended his best wishes for the journey.

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